Ignazio Abate named Torino manager with European‑qualification bonus

Ignazio Abate has been appointed as the new head coach of Serie A club Torino. He signed a two‑year contract worth €800,000 net per season and the deal includes performance bonuses, notably one tied to qualification for a European competition such as the Europa Conference League.

The appointment follows a period of low fan enthusiasm and recent relegation battles. A video from the 2008‑09 season, showing Abate cutting off former Torino coach Ivan Juric in a match against Genoa, has resurfaced on fan forums and generated renewed discussion about his past with the club.

Club owners Cairo and Petrach have indicated the bonus aims to incentivise Abate to restore Torino’s competitiveness, but observers note that achieving European qualification will be difficult given the squad’s current resources.